Zambia miners seek election boost for copper drive

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

   2 reports
   • miningmx.com14:32first to report
     Zambia miners seek election boost for copper drive

     MINING companies in Zambia are pressing for stronger incentives on mineral processing, revived exploration and expanded power generation ahead of next week’s elections, Reuters reports. Africa’s second-largest copper producer aims for annual output of three million tons, nearly triple current levels, capitalising on demand growth from EVs, power networks and construction. Benchmark copper futures have […]

   • miningmx.com15:45
     Zambia miners seek election boost for copper drive

     URL changednow www.miningmx.com/news/base-metals/66149-zambia-miners-seek-election-boost-for-copper-drive/

     MINING companies in Zambia are pressing for stronger incentives on mineral processing, revived exploration and expanded power generation ahead of next week’s elections, Reuters reports. Africa’s second-largest copper producer aims for annual output of three million tons, nearly triple current levels, capitalising on demand growth from EVs, power networks and construction. Benchmark copper futures have […]

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • punchng.com04:17
     Zambia election: Five things to know about the copper-rich nation

     Ahead of Zambia's election, discover five key facts about the copper-rich nation, from its economy and debt turnaround to Chinese influence and stable demo

   • africanews.com04:44
     Zambians hope for peaceful elections, economic change as vote nears

     With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, residents of the capital Lusaka are hoping Thursday’s vote will bring meaningful change.

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   5 reports
   • AllAfrica04:11
     Zambia: Zambia Votes - Who's Who and What Issues Are Shaping the Elections?

     [The Conversation Africa] Zambia's election, scheduled for 13 August, has shaped up into a battle between two alliances. The ruling United Party for National Development alliance is backed by 15 smaller parties. The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance is headed by presidential newcomer Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu.

   • AllAfrica06:03
     Zambia: Zambia Vote to Test Hichilema's Economic Record

     [Daily Trust] Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of Africa's most stable democracies.

   • AllAfrica06:41
     Africa: All of Africa Today

     [allAfrica] Zambia Election Set for Closely Fought Opposition Battle

   • DW Top Stories13:38
     Key issues in Zambia's 2026 general election

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/zambia-election-economy-cost-of-living-inflation-debt/a-78320087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday.

   • DW Top Stories13:38
     Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/zambia-election-economy-cost-of-living-inflation-debt/a-78320087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday.

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Al Jazeera English01:18
     Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms

     Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.

   • NYT World04:01
     Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote

     President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.

   • Al Jazeera English09:16
     Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election

     Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election

   • ewn.co.za17:00
     Zambia makes several arrests over alleged election plot

     Zambians head to the polls Thursday to elect the president, members of parliament and municipal councillors.

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

   14 reports
   • Bloomberg Politics04:00edited after publishing
     Zambia’s Wary Voters Weigh 2nd Term for Pro-Business Leader

     previouslyZambia’s Investor-Darling Leader Asks Wary Voters to Reelect Him

     At the University of Zambia, students who’d queued since 2 a.m. shouted a countdown to the start of Thursday’s general elections and rushed through the door to decide whether to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.

   • Google News - Top Stories04:00
     Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

     Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival The Guardian Zambia votes in election expected to favour incumbent Hichilema reuters.com Shaheen, Booker, Merkley, Van Hollen Issue Statement Ahead of Elections in Zambia United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov) Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote The New York Times Zambia’s election is a test of metal The Economist

   • The Guardian World04:00edited after publishing
     Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

     Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls on Thursday, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections. Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is bidding for a second term leading the southern African country after defeating his arch-rival Edgar Lungu by a landslide in 2021. Continue reading...

   • Tagesschau (Germany)04:43edited after publishing
     Sambia vor der Wahl: Kupfer, Reformen und hohe Preise

     Sambia wählt einen neuen Präsidenten und ein neues Parlament. Das Land gilt als vergleichsweise stabile Demokratie in einer krisenhaften Region. Staatschef Hichilema ist der Favorit - und doch hoffen viele auf einen Wechsel. Von S. Ueberbach.

   • Libération (France)05:03
     Election présidentielle en Zambie : Hichilema prêt à rempiler pour un second mandat

     Le président sortant a redressé les finances du pays sans que l’amélioration économique soit notable dans le quotidien des Zambiens. Il vise toutefois une réélection dès le premier tour, ce jeudi.

   • Al Jazeera English06:20
     Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested

     The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.

   • irishtimes.com06:52
     Presidential election tests strength of Zambian democracy

     Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema has been accused of drift towards authoritarianism

   • AllAfrica07:39
     Zambia: Zambia Votes With President's Economic Record On the Line

     [RFI] Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)08:52
     Polls open in Zambia’s general election with large voter turnout

     14 candidates vying for presidency, including incumbent Hakainde Hichilema

   • BBC News World10:51edited after publishing
     Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff

     previouslyZambians voting as president bids for second term

     The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".

   • goulburnpost.com.au11:21
     Zambia votes in election that tests president's reforms

     Zambians are voting in a national election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema's economic ‌reforms can win...

   • Al Jazeera English15:51
     Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term

     Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.

   • PBS NewsHour17:24
     Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms

     About 8 million people in the southern African country of 22 million were registered to vote in the one-day election. Voters also were choosing members of Parliament and local government councilors.

   • Al Jazeera English21:04
     What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections?

     The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.

6. Fri, 14 August 2026

   12 reports
   • DW Top Stories10:56
     Zambia suspends vote count after violence

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/zambia-vote-count-resumes-after-suspension-amid-reports-of-violence/a-78368601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Zambia has halted the counting and publication of election results after violence targeting poll workers and reports of stolen ballots. The electoral commission says it will reassess the suspension within 24 hours.

   • DW Top Stories10:56
     Zambia vote count resumes after suspension amid reports of violence

     Earlier, the electoral commission suspended vote counting after alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers.

   • winnipegfreepress.com11:59edited after publishing
     Vote counting suspended then restarted in Zambia election after attacks at polling stations

     previouslyZambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers

     LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vote counting in Zambia’s presidential election was suspended Friday and then restarted hours later under heightened security after the electoral commission said there had been attacks against some polling station officials and some ballot papers had been stolen.

   • newsday.com12:00edited after publishing
     Vote counting suspended then restarted in Zambia election after attacks at polling stations

     previouslyZambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers

     Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was suspended and then restarted under heightened security over reports of violence against election officials and the theft of ballot boxes.

   • bendigoadvertiser.com.au12:47
     Zambia stops vote count over violence against officials

     Zambia has suspend vote counting in its national elections over reports of violence and the theft of ballot...

     2 reprints

     • queanbeyanage.com.au14 Aug, 12:47their copy
     • dailyliberal.com.au14 Aug, 12:47their copy
   • PBS NewsHour13:23edited after publishing
     Vote counting suspended then restarted under heightened security in Zambia election

     previouslyZambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers

     While the counting was suspended, riot police and army vehicles deployed to parts of the capital, Lusaka, including the main vote tallying center, though there were no immediate reports of any major unrest.

   • NYT World15:24
     Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

     The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen.

   • Al Jazeera English15:40
     Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence

     Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.

   • AllAfrica16:00
     Zambia: Zambia Opposition Leader Claims Election Victory Amid Reports of Violence

     [263Chat] Zambia's presidential election entered a tense phase on Friday after opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory, while incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema stopped short of declaring a win and said his camp was receiving "encouraging results" as official counting continued.

   • Bloomberg Politics16:12
     Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Security Threat Contained

     Zambia’s electoral commission resumed counting ballots in the country’s presidential election, after it said a security threat to the process was contained.

   • northerndailyleader.com.au18:11
     Zambia resumes vote count after election violence

     The counting of votes has resumed in Zambia in presidential and parliamentary elections after reports of violence earlier...

   • maravipost.com22:52
     Zambia President Hichilema takes early lead as ECZ releases first results from 4 out of 226 constituencies

     Zambia President Hichilema takes early lead as ECZ releases first results from 4 out of 226 constituencies - The Maravi Post

7. Sat, 15 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)03:46
     Zambia's president takes early lead in first vote count

     Hakainde Hichilema or Zambia's ruling party among 13 contenders seeking country's top job

   • Bloomberg Politics14:42edited after publishing ×2
     Zambian President Hichilema Extends Lead in Reelection Bid

     previouslyZambian President Hichilema Has Early Lead in Reelection Bid

     Zambia’s president widened his lead among voters with over half of electoral constituencies counted, moving closer to extending his rule over the copper-rich southern African nation for a second term.

8. Sun, 16 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Al Jazeera English03:39
     Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence

     Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.

   • AllAfrica15:28
     Zambia: Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide Amid Violence, Ballot Theft Reports

     [Nile Post] The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting election officials and the alleged theft of marked ballot papers.

   • AllAfrica19:21
     Zambia: Catholic Bishops Express 'Grave Concern' Over Conduct of Zambia's Elections

     [Zambia Conference Of Catholic Bishops] Lusaka -- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of goodwill. Peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

9. Mon, 17 August 2026

   10 reports
   • Al Jazeera English02:27
     Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid

     President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)03:07
     Zambian President Hichilema heads towards 2nd-term victory

     Hakainde Hichilema commands comfortable lead of over 500,000 votes over second-place challenger

   • ewn.co.za03:28
     Zambia's Hichilema takes early lead in reelection bid

     The 64-year-old had won 1,544,140 votes -- or 58.87 percent -- in 135 of the country's 226 constituencies, said the country's electoral commission.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)05:35
     Zambian police arrest suspected militia members, persons of interest

     High-grade military weapons seized from scene, where opposition presidential candidate was also found, government says

   • AllAfrica06:40
     Zambia: Catholic Bishops Demand Transparency as Vote Counting Continues

     [Nile Post] The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has demanded greater transparency in the tallying of Zambia's August 13 general election, warning that delays and disputed handling of ballot materials could undermine public confidence in the outcome.

   • AllAfrica06:58
     Zambia: Hichilema Takes Early Lead in Elections

     [allAfrica] Cape Town -- President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.

   • BBC News World07:31edited after publishing ×2
     Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

     The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications".

     1 reprint

     • bbc.com17 Aug, 07:31their copy
   • Bloomberg Politics08:18
     Zambia Ties Shootout at Opposition Leader’s Home to Alleged Plot

     Zambian security forces raided the home of the main opposition leader on the day of the presidential election, arresting 11 people after a shootout in what the authorities described as an investigation into an alleged plot involving foreigners.

   • AllAfrica10:25
     Zambia: Zambia Election

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has clarified its position following remarks by Zambian presidential candidate Mr Brian Mundubile, regarding Tanzania's role during Zambia's General Election held last Thursday.

   • Bloomberg Politics12:21edited after publishing
     Zambia President Cements Vote Lead as Shooting Amps Tension

     previouslyZambia President Cements Vote Lead as Shooting Heightens Tension

     Zambia’s president extended a commanding lead in the nation’s election, though a shootout at the home of the main opposition leader raised tensions in Africa’s second-largest copper producer.

10. Tue, 18 August 2026

    22 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics01:03edited after publishing
      Zambia’s Pro-Business President Wins Second Term in Election

      previouslyZambia’s Pro-Business President Secures Second Term in Election

      Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner of Zambia’s elections, an outcome that investors will welcome as he sets out to build on economic successes in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.

    • Le Figaro (France)01:08
      Présidentielle en Zambie : Hakainde Hichilema réélu avec 60% des suffrages

      Le scrutin, organisé la semaine dernière, a suscité des interrogations en raison de l’arrestation d’opposants.

    • Al Jazeera English01:17edited after publishing
      Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

      previouslyZambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president

      Official results show incumbent receiving about 61 percent of votes, compared with ⁠38 percent for his main challenger.

    • NYT World02:21
      Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign

      With a second term, Hakainde Hichilema must navigate relations with the Trump administration, which has sought greater access to the copper-rich nation’s natural resources.

    • Google News - Top Stories02:21
      Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign

      Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign The New York Times Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support Reuters Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats BBC Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema is declared the winner of a troubled election apnews.com Pro-Business Leader Wins Re-Election in Zambia Vote Marred by Fraud Allegations WSJ

    • DW Top Stories04:03edited after publishing
      Zambia's Hichilema wins second presidential term

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/zambias-hichilema-wins-second-presidential-term/a-78406328?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on election night.

    • Al Jazeera English04:07
      Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia

      Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.

    • Google News - Top Stories04:41
      Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

      Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term Al Jazeera Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support Reuters Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign The New York Times Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats BBC Pro-Business Leader Wins Re-Election in Zambia Vote Marred by Fraud Allegations WSJ

    • Euronews05:00
      Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote, officials say

      The election was widely seen as a referendum on Hichilema's first term during which Zambia's economy returned to growth after years of fiscal distress.

    • maravipost.com05:04
      Zambia Votes 2026: President Hichilema wins tightly contested election

      Zambia Votes 2026: President Hichilema wins tightly contested election - The Maravi Post

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)05:21
      Zambia's Hichilema wins 2nd term as president

      Hakainde Hichilema beats his closest rival Brian Mundubile by more than 1.1 million votes

    • bne IntelliNews05:23
      Hichilema wins second term as Zambia bets on copper-led growth

      President Hakainde Hichilema has a renewed mandate to pursue his goal of increasing copper production to 3mn tonnes a year after stabilising inflation and restructuring much of Zambia’s external debt.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:26
      Predsjednik Zambije ponovno izabran. Oporba govori o izbornoj krađi

      ZAMBIJSKI predsjednik Hakainde Hichilema ponovno je izabran s oko 60% glasova.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)05:29
      Wahl in Sambia: Amtsinhaber Hakainde Hichilema gewinnt Präsidentschaftswahl in Sambia

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/wahl-sambia-hakainde-hichilema-praesident-gxe

      Hakainde Hichilema bleibt Präsident von Sambia. Laut Wahlkommission erhielt er etwa 60 Prozent der Stimmen. Die EU hat Unregelmäßigkeiten bei der Wahl kritisiert.

    • BBC News World05:43edited after publishing
      Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats

      previouslyZambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote

      Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

    • AllAfrica07:00
      Zambia: Zambia's Hichilema Wins Second Presidential Term

      [DW] Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on election night.

    • DW Top Stories09:11
      Zambia election marred by irregularities, 'militia' arrests

      Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, concerns are growing over the state of the country's democracy.

    • DW Top Stories09:11
      Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/zambia-election-marred-by-irregularities-militia-arrests/a-78400154?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, concerns are growing over the state of the country's democracy.

    • medafricatimes.com11:45
      Hichilema leads Zambia presidential election count as 105 constituencies declared
    • Libération (France)12:31
      Fort de son bilan économique, Hakainde Hichilema réélu en Zambie

      Le président sortant a recueilli 60 % des voix dès le premier tour du scrutin, selon des résultats provisoires de la commission électorale.

    • Al Jazeera English14:01
      Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote

      Hakainde Hichilema’s second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.

    • AllAfrica16:42
      Zambia: President Hichilema Re-Elected Amid Tensions - Bishops Call for Transparency and Respect for the Rule of Law

      [Agenzia Fides] Lusaka -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term in the elections held on August 13 (see Fides, 13/8/2026).

11. Wed, 19 August 2026

    6 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)03:55
      Zambia’s President pledges economic growth after reelection victory

      'We receive your trust with humility and never take it for granted,' Hakainde Hichilema says in 1st national address after landslide poll victory

    • Le Monde (France)05:51
      En Zambie, le président sortant, Hakainde Hichilema, réélu, son principal adversaire conteste le résultat

      Dénonçant des restrictions et des actes d’intimidation pendant la campagne, son principal concurrent, Brian Mundubile, a déclaré qu’il « présenterait des preuves aux instances judiciaires compétentes et qu’il épuiserait toutes les voies légales ».

    • DW Top Stories18:42
      Zambia: Mundubile seeks to overturn election result in court

      Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile's party alleges shots were fired during a raid of his house on election night. UN rights chief Volker Türk called for Zambia to stop arresting people "arbitrarily."

    • Al Jazeera English18:43
      Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court

      URL changednow www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/zambian-opposition-leader-to-challenge-election-result-in-%E2%81%A0court?traffic_source=rss

      Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.

    • AllAfrica20:42
      Zambia: Zambia's Messy Election

      [CFR] What to make of Zambia's 2026 general elections?

    • AllAfrica21:01
      Zambia: Hichilema's Victory Challenged As Doubts Grow Over Election

      [Agenzia Fides] Lusaka -- Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 presidential election, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory following the vote held on August 13 (see Fides, 13 and 18/8/2026).

12. Thu, 20 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Le Monde (France)15:30
      En Zambie, irrégularités et violences postélectorales menacent un pays coutumier des alternances démocratiques

      Visé par des « menaces », le chef de l’opposition, Brian Mundubile, arrivé en deuxième position lors du scrutin présidentiel du 13 août, se terre depuis plusieurs jours dans les locaux des Nations unies. Lors d’un raid de l’armée à son domicile, un député de son parti a été tué.

    • Bloomberg Politics16:29
      Zambia Vote Tally Questioned as Opposition Plans Court Challenge

      A Zambian election watchdog questioned the credibility of the southern African nation’s Aug. 13 vote, after the main opposition leader said he’ll challenge the outcome in court

13. Fri, 21 August 2026

    3 reports
    • anhuinews.com04:30
      Xi congratulates Hichilema on re-election as Zambian president

      Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as president of Zambia.

      1 reprint

      • ecns.cn21 Aug, 05:00their copy
    • china-embassy.gov.cn05:00
      President Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Hakainde Hichilema on His Re-election as President of Zambia
    • NYT World19:47
      Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown

      While the government says it is preventing an insurrection, activists and international observers have raised fears about arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.

14. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report
    • AllAfrica12:08
      Zambia: Zambia's Messy but Decisive Election - Government Shows Strength

      [The Conversation Africa] Across southern Africa, sitting presidents have faced a wave of turnovers and electoral setbacks in the past few years.

15. Mon, 24 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics09:37edited after publishing
      Zambia Shutters Court as Election-Challenge Deadline Nears

      previouslyZambia Shutters Court as Deadline for Election Challenge Nears

      Zambian authorities sealed off the court grounds where an opposition leader is preparing to challenge the outcome of Aug. 13 elections, as the deadline for filing a petition draws near.

    • AllAfrica10:22
      Zambia: Hichilema Wins a Stronger Mandate, but Zambia's Democratic Test Isn't Over

      [ISS] Late reforms and weak checks on power expose democratic fault lines and raise the stakes for Hichilema's second term.

    • BBC News World10:22
      Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms

      Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

    • businessday.co.za12:52
      Zambia closes courts on last day to file election challenge

      President Hichilema won re-election and denies fraud allegations by opposition

16. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics17:03
      Zambia Rights Group Petitions Court to Void Election Result

      A Zambian rights group petitioned the Constitutional Court to invalidate the outcome of this month’s presidential election, citing alleged irregularities, but it’s unclear if the challenge is valid.

    • standardmedia.co.ke19:37
      Zambia to swear in Hichilema after disputed vote

      Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of the vote, but opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who came second, alleged fraud and vowed to challenge the result in court.

17. Wed, 26 August 2026

    2 reports
    • DW Top Stories11:47
      Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy in Africa

      Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be far from over.

    • nehandaradio.com17:38
      Chin’ono blasts Hichilema over Zambia election petition

      Hopewell Chin’ono accuses Hakainde Hichilema of blocking Brian Mundubile’s election petition after Zambia closed courts before the filing deadline.

18. Thu, 27 August 2026

    3 reports
    • AllAfrica04:26
      Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice

      [HRW] Johannesburg -- Closing Coincided with Deadline for Challenging Election Results

    • DW Top Stories15:53
      Zambian opposition leader in police custody: state media

      Zambia's national broadcaster reports that Brian Mundubile, who wanted to challenge this month's presidential election results, and his running mate have surrendered to police and are being interviewed.

      1 reprint

      • AllAfrica28 Aug, 05:56their copy
    • Al Jazeera English20:13
      Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout

      Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.

19. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • Die Zeit (Germany)00:13
      Brian Mundubile : Oppositionschef nach Präsidentschaftswahl in Sambia verhaftet

      Präsidentschaftskandidat Brian Mundubile hat die Wahlen in Sambia angefochten. Ihm wird Hochverrat vorgeworfen. Ein weiteres Mitglied der Opposition wurde erschossen.

20. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • BBC News World09:08
      Zambian opposition leader charged with treason

      Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.

      1 reprint

      • bbc.com30 Aug, 09:08their copy
21. Tue, 1 September 2026

    3 reports
    • BBC News World06:43edited after publishing
      Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detained

      previouslyZambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained

      Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:17
      Zambia's President Hichilema sworn in for 2nd term

      'I will continue to be a servant President for all Zambians,' Hakainde Hichilema says in inaugural address

    • Al Jazeera English19:18edited after publishing
      Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia’s president after disputed election

      previouslyHakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote

      Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.

22. Wed, 2 September 2026

    4 reports
    • AllAfrica06:20
      Zambia: Zambia's President, Hichilema, Sworn in for Second Term

      [Daily Trust] Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections.

    • AllAfrica06:50
      Africa: All of Africa Today

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    • bne IntelliNews12:03
      Zambia bonds shrug off election turmoil as Hichilema starts second term with rival facing treason charge

      Zambia’s Eurobonds returned 0.8% in dollar terms between the election and Hichilema’s inauguration, compared with 0.3% for the broader African market, according to JPMorgan bond-index data.

    • Al Jazeera English16:47
      Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests

      Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.

23. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • DW Top Stories12:52
      Can Hichilema heal Zambia's political divide?

      The Zambian president starts a second term after a contested election exposed deep political divisions. His challenge now is to unite the country while addressing concerns over political freedoms.